MLB news roundup
Happy Friday, Athletics Nation!
The A’s picked up a couple of minor leaguers this week. Yesterday, they announced the signing of former Dodgers righty Tanner Dodson.
In addition to 2B-3B Alejo Lopez, the A's have also signed 27-year-old RHP Tanner Dodson to a minor league deal. He's a former 2nd-round pick by Tampa out of Cal who had a 3.32 ERA & averaged 8.4 K/9 in 41 appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City last season... https://t.co/nhPWO86V9v
— Athletics Farm (@AthleticsFarm) November 14, 2024
Dodson was drafted by the Rays in Competitive Balance Round B of the 2018 Draft, then traded to the Dodgers ahead of the 2022 season. The wiry 27-year-old struggled mightily through his first two years in the Dodgers’ system, but made his way to Triple-A regardless and “improved vastly” in 2024 according to Jason Burke at SI.com. Burke’s report on Dodson’s deal provides more detail on this newest Athletic’s history and pitching attributes.
The A’s also signed former Reds infielder Alejo Lopez earlier in the week.
Awards season is currently underway, and A’s slugger Brent Rooker finally got some well-deserved recognition in winning his first Silver Slugger award this week. Rooker took a hard snubbing in this year’s All-Star selection process, so it’s great to see him take this honor over big name finalists like Yordan Alvarez and Giancarlo Stanton. Rooker slashed a spectacular .293/.365/.562 this year with a 164 wRC+.
In the later breaking news department, Mason Miller became the second Athletic to secure accolades this week in being named to the 2024 All-MLB Second Team last night.
Congratulations to Mason Miller on being named an All-MLB Second Team relief pitcher! pic.twitter.com/otjf7zQHqU
— Athletics (@Athletics) November 15, 2024
Congratulations are in order! Miller brought the filth this season, setting a franchise record of 28 saves by a rookie reliever along the way.
Gold Glove winners were also announced yesterday. Of four former Athletics who were named finalists this year, only Giants third baseman Matt Chapman will be taking home hardware. Hopefully he has enough shelf space for this, his fifth Rawlings award. Congratulations, Chappy!
Have a wonderful weekend, AN.
Roster moves.
A'S MOVES: RHP Tanner Dodson & 2B-3B Alejo Lopez signed MiLB deals, Nick Allen to ATL for RHP Jared Johnson/Johnson to LAN, T.J. McFarland re-signed, RHPs Justin Sterner & Anthony Maldonado claimed off waivers, Kyle Muller & Tyler Nevin elect free agency…https://t.co/joKXkyU300
— Athletics Farm (@AthleticsFarm) November 14, 2024
Kurtz and Clarke making noise on the basepaths.
A’S IN THE AFL TODAY (11/14):
— Athletics Farm (@AthleticsFarm) November 14, 2024
1B Nick Kurtz: 1-3, 2B, BB
CF Denzel Clarke: 1-4, HBP, 2 SB
Mesa Solar Sox lose 5-2
